Investigation

Why Turkey's mighty developers are under fire after deadly earthquake

The earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria is the region's deadliest natural disaster in more than 80 years. Architects see the collapse of infrastructure such as the Ronesans Tower as a symbol of Ankara's inability to maintain building standards that could have reduced the disaster's toll

If Vladimir Putin ‘supplied weapons’ to down Flight MH17, why is the investigation shutting down?

There are ‘strong indications’ that Russian president Vladimir Putin supplied separatists with the BUK-TELAR launcher that brought down Flight MH17. However, the joint investigative team said it has reached the limits of its investigation due to Russia’s refusal to cooperate

Ally claims former President Bolsonaro plotted coup to block Lula presidency

The alleged meeting adds to the growing list of woes for Bolsonaro, who is already under investigation for his possible role in his supporters' uprising in the Brazilian capital on 8 January

Like Nixon and Clinton, Donald Trump is in legal trouble. A scholar tells us why being an ex-president matters

Any decision for or against indicting Donald Trump could threaten the rule of law if it is not carefully considered and supported by the evidence

Investigation, division, gridlock: What's in store for US Congress in 2023?

Over the last two years, the Republicans stood by helplessly as its leader and former President Donald Trump faced multiple criminal, civil and congressional probes. But now they are plotting their own revenge with an intense program of their own investigations

Donald Trump criminal referral: What the US Justice Department could do

The House Select Committee laid out an ambitious plan for the prosecution of former US president Donald Trump and several of his associates. However, it is unclear how closely the special counsel’s office in charge of the Justice Department’s own investigation will follow the committee's path

Explained: The key takeaways from the final hearing of the 6 January Capitol attack

The bipartisan committee of nine House lawmakers issued a 160-page summary of their findings on the attack on the US Capitol on 6 January 2021. It found that former President Donald Trump and some of his associates conspired against the United States and should be prosecuted

Bihar hooch tragedy: National Human Rights Commission to depute its investigation team for on-spot inquiry

The sale and consumption of alcohol was completely banned in Bihar in April 2016, though its 'implementation has been patchy,' the NHRC had observed in a statement

Two cops shot dead in Queensland: The dangers of policing in Australia

The Queensland shooting is shocking as such incidents are uncommon in Australia. A study of police deaths has found that 28 officers were killed in attacks between 1981 and 2007. The most common types of attack are shootings, stabbings, and assaults

House committee investigating Capitol riots, subpoenas former President Donald Trump, demands historic testimony

It is unclear how Trump and his legal team will respond. He could comply or negotiate with the committee, announce he will defy the subpoena or ignore it altogether. He could also go to court and try to stop it